There are three main ways that a fabric may become fire retardant (FR): First, the fabric may itself consist of, and be woven from, yarns which are inherently fire retardant e.g. wool. This is the best solution as the drape and natural feel of the fabric is unaffected. Second, and most commonly... read more
Considerations Around Fabric Flammability Fabric flammability is an important issue to consider, especially for drapery that will be used in a public space such as a school, theatre or special event venue, since federal regulations require that drapery fabrics used in such spaces be certified as fir... read more
FLAME RETARDANTS ON UPHOLSTERY Hidden Danger The most common use of flame retardants on residential upholstered furnishings is found inside down-filled cushions. The cotton fabric, or “ticking,” encasing the down is treated with a flame retardant. Unfortunately, many of these chemicals are hydrophil... read more
Residential, upholstered furniture is flammable. It can be both a starting point for fires and a substantial source of fuel for fires that originate elsewhere in the home. In the case of flame-retardant chemicals, the transfer is almost inevitable. The variable is the amount of flame retardant t... read more
What is Flame Retardant Fabric? Fire retardant fabric is material that, you guessed it, is slow to catch fire and burn. Some fabrics are more flammable than others; any fabric that’s used to cover furniture, windows, walls or ceilings has to meet strict regulations and is tested for its flammability... read more